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BEMIDJI — The regular season is in the rearview mirror for the Bemidji State men’s basketball team.

The Beavers (10-18) suffered a 87-55 loss to Minnesota Duluth on Senior Day, ending the regular season on a four-game losing streak. The Bulldogs firmly outscored BSU in both halves, entering the locker room with a 41-27 lead and closing with a 46-28 showing in the second frame.

Only two players reached double-digit point totals for Bemidji State. Sophomore guard John Pecarich led the way with 11 points, while senior forward/guard Malang Athian collected 10.

The Beavers’ postseason kicks off on Feb. 26 when they travel to St. Cloud State in the opening round of the NSIC tournament.

Minnesota Duluth 87, Bemidji State 55

UMD 41 46 — 87

BSU 27 28 — 55

Minnesota Duluth — C. Katona 20, Hanson 17, Andrews 14, Brown 8, Johnson 7, N. Katona 6, Paulson 6, Thompson 4, Lahti 3, Montgomery 2. Totals: 31-63 FGs, 8-26 3-pt. FGs, 17-18 FTs.

Bemidji State — Pecarich 11, Athian 10, Olson 9, Patterson 9, Sutherland 8, Dayley 3, Severts 3, Josephson 2. Totals: 20-52 FGs, 9-30 3-pt. FGs, 6-12 FTs.